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2024 Kitsap County Election Results
Numbers will continue to be updated each evening this week
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Published in the Kitsap Sun, August 6, 2024
The general election to chose the next Kitsap County commissioner could be between Republicans, with two GOP candidates at the top of the list after the primary election, according to results posted Tuesday night by the Kitsap County Auditor's Office.
According to initial returns, Sean Murphy leads the District 2 race with just more than 26 percent of the primary ballots, followed by Oran Root at approximately 22 percent. The top two, who would move on to November's general election, are followed by Democrats Stacey Smith (21 percent) Jeff Coughlin (19 percent) and Matt Macklin (just under 9 percent). Paul Nuchims, who prefers the Abe Lincoln Democrat Party, received 120 votes, or just 1 percent of the total.
Read more in the Kitsap Sun here
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August Membership Luncheon
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 11:00 am
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Join us as we close out summer with our annual New Member Showcase Luncheon on August 28th. Members who have joined the GKC in the last year are invited to have a display table at this popular luncheon for no tabling fee. Reserve your table now by contacting Tiffany at the Chamber.
Enjoy the opportunity to share your business with the greater business community, community leaders and other attendees. Members who are not new in the last year are welcome to have a display table if space is available. Contact the Chamber to reserve your spot or get on the list.
This month's luncheon will be at the Kitsap Conference Center in Downtown Bremerton. Paid parking is available on the Green Level.
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Support our Local Food Banks
Bring your donations to the August Chamber Luncheon
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Bremerton GreenDrinks @ USS Turner Joy
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 5:00 pm
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Ribbon Cutting @ Clear Choice Dermatology
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 12:00 pm
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Save-the-Date: GKC Business Awards Gala
Friday, November 1, 2024, 5:30 pm
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Nominations open August 14th! | |
Get the Most Out of Your Member Benefits | |
Did you know that according to the Department of Health and Human Services, routine cardiovascular exams alone save tens of thousands of adult lives each year, while vaccines save the lives of roughly 42,000 children on an annual basis?
In this article, our partner, Business Health Trust outlines why it is important to prioritize preventive care (like annual exams and vaccinations) for yourself and your employees. Click the link to read:
A health team is a thriving team! Help keep your employees healthy by encouraging them to make preventive care a priority.
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Renew your membership today to ensure your benefits as a member of the Greater Kitsap Chamber! Questions about when to renew or how to upgrade your membership? Need a new membership window cling or digital badge? Contact Irene now!
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Missed a previous edition of the Chamber's Community Connections?
View all the past issues on our website HERE.
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New Members - Welcome to the Chamber! | |
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New & Renewing Members for July
Thank you for your continued investment & support!
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Support Local Students @ Stuff the Bus | |
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The Chamber Board of Directors and Staff are excited to honor West Sound Youth for Christ as the August 2024 Member of the Month. Members of the Chamber since 2017, West Sound Youth for Christ are active members, supporting many of the programs and events throughout our business and greater community. They have twice been nominated for Nonprofit of the Year for the Chamber's Annual Business Awards Gala.
West Sound YFC began its ministry to the kids in Kitsap County in 1982 when their first Executive Director, Mark Holland and five community members, Glen Anunson, Conrad Green, Pete Hill, Paula Michelsen, and Jean Sherrard obtained a local chapter charter from YFC USA. Their first ministry was to students attending North Kitsap High School.
Currently WSYFC serves teenagers on school campuses through Campus Life, in juvenile detention through Juvenile Justice, and military families through Military Life.
Congratulations to the amazing staff, volunteers and board of directors on being named the August Member of the Month. We are grateful for your membership and leadership in our community!
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Member Education & Training Resources | |
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The Magnetic Brand Storytelling Workshop
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11:30 am
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Tell a magnetic story...and customers will line up to do business with you. Present the wrong story, however, and watch your customers flee!
Attend the "Magnetic Brand Storytelling Secrets Workshop" and discover your business's magnetic customer attraction formula.
Get ready to take the reins of your business's narrative. This hands-on workshop will equip you with the tools to craft your highly magnetic brand story.
This workshop will help increase engagement and sales conversion no matter where you connect with customers.
Your hosts, Collin Dayley and Jeff Leisawitz, bring over 50 years of practical brand storytelling experience.
Register today! Lunch provided.
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SCORE: What Are Your Financial
Statements Trying to Tell You?
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12:00 pm
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In this SCORE workshop, we discuss the financial statements of an actual small business to look at which accounts businesses should be reviewed on a regular basis and what changes in those accounts could mean to your business. This workshop is for those already running a small business and doesn’t cover setting up an accounting system.
Workshop Fee: FREE
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CMMC-PNW: From Compliance to Advantage
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Learn more about the certification your business needs to secure Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) contracts at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Billions of dollars are headed to Kitsap in the next decade as part of this contract - make sure your business is ready for it! | |
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Cybersecurity: Business Readiness & Resiliency Workshop
Friday, September 20, 2024, 10:00 am
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Quick and interesting reads for employers, employees,
local leaders, and everyone in between!
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Nonprofit News & Resources | |
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How Digital Sustainer Programs Can
Support Nonprofits in Difficult Times
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Published on NonprofitPro.com, August 2, 2024
Industry reports over the past few years have identified declines in both donors and dollars. While the latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project data showed things may start looking up for nonprofits, it’s critical to continue growing your revenue streams.
Per M+R Benchmarks 2023, revenue from one-time donors fell 5% in 2023, while sustainer revenue grew 6%. Sustainers brought in 31% of digital revenue and gave an average annualized gift of $288. This predictable form of giving can be especially helpful when facing fundraising challenges and helps alleviate pressure on giving days such as GivingTuesday.
During a session at the 2024 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference, three industry experts provided insights into building a successful digital sustainer program. Here are some of the highlights that can push your program to the next level.
Read the full article here
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Silverdale GreenDrinks @ Rivulet Silverdale
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Federal Civilian Hiring Event
August 9-10, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Masks Still Available
Free at the Greater Kitsap Chamber & Visitor Center
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The Greater Kitsap Chamber still has some supplies available if your local business is in need of KN95 masks. Pick up your supply at both GKC locations today. Available while supplies last.
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Silverdale @ Sunset: Joel Gibson Jr.
Wednesdays, August 7, 2024, 6:30 pm
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Clearwater Casino Resort:
Whiskey Creek - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
Friday, August 9, 2024, 8:30 pm
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Skin Gun Rebels - Bad Company Tribute
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8:30 pm
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VMFH & CK Performing Arts Center Presents:
The Wizard of Oz
August 8th - 11th, 2024
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KCMT Encore! Presents:
Grease
August 9th - 18th, 2024
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2024 Kitsap Wine Festival
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
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Since it began 16 years ago, the Kitsap Wine Festival has featured live music, delicious foods, craft beer and of course, great wines. You'll have the opportunity to explore and discover a wide variety of wines by sampling bottles featured by our ever-expanding slate of participating wineries. Find a new favorite and take it home. Our retail wine shop provides an expanded selection of wines and an assortment of fun wine-related treasures. You'll want to compliment all of your delightful sipping by noshing delectables offered by our amazing food vendors. Round out your day of summer fun out with games like cornhole and ladder golf on the gorgeous waterfront at the Kitsap Wine Festival!
Ticket sales end at 10:00am PST on August 9th, 2024 or when event sells out. Tickets include a commemorative cup, swag bag, food samples and 10 wine sampling tickets. All attendees must be 21+.
Information on participating wineries and food vendors can be found here.
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Bremerton Airshow
August 17th & 18th, 2024
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David Emmons
President/CEO
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Irene Moyer
VP, Membership & Strategic Communications
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Tiffany Diamond
Events Coordinator
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Bremerton Office (360) 479-3579 | 4th & Pacific Downtown Bremerton
Silverdale Office (360) 692-6800 | Kitsap Mall next to Macy's
PO Box 1218 Silverdale WA 98383
If you need assistance, please contact us directly.
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